Side effects of Olitabs Tablet

How to use Olitabs Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Olitabs 10mg Tablet at a fixed time.

How Olitabs Tablet works

Olitabs 10mg tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affects thoughts.

In Depth Information on Olitabs Tablet

Expert advice for Olitabs Tablet

Do not take olanzapine tablet if you are allergic to olanzapine or any other ingredient in the medicine.Do not drive or operate machinery immediately after taking olanzapine as it may cause drowsiness.

Avoid taking olanzapine if you have mental illnesses like suicidal thoughts, depression; or suffering from fits (epilepsy), Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer disease or dementia.

Do not start or continue taking olanzapine, if you are suffering from diabetes; heart problems, high blood pressure or high cholesterol; breathing problems, increased pressure inside the eye that causes visual problems (glaucoma) or other eye related problems.

Do not drink alcohol while taking olanzapine as it may cause drowsiness.

Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

CAUTION

Olitabs 10mg Tablet is probably usafe to use during lactatio

n.
Limited human data suggests that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

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Driving

Olitabs 10mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired,

or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

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Kidney

SAFE

Olitabs 10mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney d

isease. No dose adjustment of Olitabs 10mg Tablet is recommended.

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Liver

Olitabs 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with

liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Olitabs 10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.